upvoting for the quality content: professionally presented with personality, everything i could ever want in the description. why can't all youtubers be like this
Well, we obviously all enjoy Mr Laidlaw lol! But I'm glad that not all RUclipsrs are like this! Diversity is the key to finding what you like and what is best for you lol! But yes, he is great at presenting useful information in a clear and concise way, and he has a great sense of humor that keeps it fun and entertaining as well lol
Is Clint the best reptile reviewer on earth? I think we could definitely make the argument for it. I mean, I have only been watching his videos for a couple weeks but he's gotta be the best, right?
Comes down to our 5 categories Smart Happyness Presentation Props (animals) And awesomeness , because you woudnt want to watch him unless he was stinking awesome
Its gonna come down to our 5 categories, lets start with handleability: Clint gets a 1.5 out of 5 for handleability because he is a person and you shouldnt handle people that much, he does not get 0 though because i bet he wouldnt reject a hug from a fan Our next category is care: for care we give Clint a 2 out of 5, people are very expensive to care for because of bills, a house/rent, food, entertainment, and more. All of this can be very expemsive for the unprepared novice human caretaker For hardiness, our next category: We give Clint 4 out of 5, this is because since humans are warm-blooded temperature is not an issue for them, but they should not be kept at extreme temperature for long. Next is Availability: For availability we give Clint a 0 out of 5, this horrible score is because there is only one Clint out of 7 billion people and he is not available for sale For upfront costs, our next category: we give Clint a 0 out of 5 because humans are very expensive to care for as said before. In total we give Clint a 1.5 out of 5, in general people arent that great as pets; Have a nice day!
For new reptile keepers, he is an amazing resource. I wouldn't rely on these vids or indepth care instructions, but as an intro to a species, he's great!
I love how you present these videos so professionally, yet you're not robotic or just listing off the facts. You get truly excited about the reptiles in these videos, and you're passionate about sharing them.
When I watch this video: *speaks at the same time as Clint* "And that's coming down to our 5 categories: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability and Uppfront costs." 😂 I watch your videos all the time and I love them! Keep making amazing videos as these!
I cant remember how many times I've watched this video. After watching this I fell in love with this lizard. After couple of years of waiting and doing research. I eventually got one. 7 months into owning and never regret my decision. Thank you clint.
"The hardest this about them will be keeping them fed because they do love to eat" *I look at my ackie that refuses to eat almost everything I give her* "You hear that? Stop sleeping all day and eat your crickets!"
The thing about lizard breathing is so fascinating because if you’ve ever chased anoles or geckos long enough without them finding a place to hide you’ll notice after a few sprints they juristically slow down or completely stop
My boy is in a 120x60x60 Enclosure ... with a 30cm deep substrate ... he’s either jumping around like a kid with ADHD on LSD or he’s buried to China ... no in between hahah
I think I'm in love... I have been looking for a monitor that the wife would be okay with and I think this is the one. Definitely going to look into the ackie more
If you can afford an Ackie and the proper enclosure and care for one, get one. You will not regret it even for a second. I spent weeks doing research and bought a 3 week old baby for my first reptile and I love it to death. My only complaint is now I want about 17 more...
Our Ackie Monitor is arguably the best lizard having had lots of different lizards! He's very inquisitive and has never bitten probably best described as being a puppy dog and likes cuddles.... we got him for free from someone who accidentally put two males together but is the most amazing lizard and lovely to watch
I'll admit that I didn't quite understand the appeal of reptiles and amphibians til I saw just how diverse they are thanks to this channel. I'm not 100% sold on the idea because of care and stuff, but I can definitely say I appreciate them. I know I've always had a soft spot for lizards, frogs, and even gators!
Little Known Fact: Clints have transparent eyelids that they can use to see while filming, meaning they never need to blink because their eyes are always protected. Nature is amazing!
I've been trying to hunt my Ackie down for nearly 5 years, finally got my hands on him last weekend and he's wonderful :D Just fed him his first super worm and he ripped it right out of the tongs! At least he isn't scared of everything.
Hello Mr Clint 👋🏻!! After watching you’re vid and doing some homework of my own i took the plunge and got my own ackie (yellow) should be receiving her tues. Amazing job youre doing with the channel very informative especially for a reptile newb like myself keep up the good job sir!! 👍🏻
I’ll never forget the first time I saw an Ackie Monitor it was in this video and I knew that I would love to have one someday. Well, I just bought my first one recently and he is the coolest animal I’ve ever had.
Ackies are an easy favorite for us. I have worked with reptiles over 25 years now and had many species in that time. A lot of information you gave here is applicable and some not so much. The enclosure and Powersun specifically are not what I'd suggest and I don't use coconut coir with anything. They aren't cheap. That much is true and we typically sell out what we decide to part with super quickly.. like spoken for before they even meet their first bug!(yes, we breed reds and yellows) We aren't the cheapest breeder out there but guaranteed you get what you pay for in quality. We selectively breed them so their colors and patterns are quite vibrant. Stop by and see for yourself.(our videos aren't fantastic but click through to our Facebook and you'll see what I mean) Good effort. Go ackies!
Honestly, a smaller male might work in that but larger is definitely better. If using a 40G breeder we usually suggest covering all lid area where the light isn't coming through with something to hold in heat and moisture. More is always better and they will use every inch provided. Check out our care sheet for my take on keeping. Always do more research but consider the source. Do they keep them or make them? How's the quality? etc.. can be said of any species. www.reptiletalk.net/ridgetail-monitor/
I'd say reptiles are the least smelly pets you could potentially get. They don't eat often, meaning they don't have to poop often either. I recently got spotted pythons and the only thing I smell is their substrate.
I been bitten by a juvenile Ackie moniter at school where I was holding him, then he ran up my shoulder and bit me on the ear luckily it didn’t hurt because the teacher waited until the class had seen it until he got it off. Honestly a 10/10 experience
Speaking of Komodo Dragon... how about "Komodo Dragon, The Best Pet Lizard?" And speaking of lizards that run... how about "Perentie, The Best Pet Lizard?"
I first saw this video right after it came out, and I immediately fell in love. after a lot of back and forth with my family ("you shouldn't get such a difficult lizard as your first reptile") I finally have gotten two ackies for myself, after a bearded dragon, leopard gecko, corn snake, and a random lizard I got from my neighbor's kid who bought it off morphmarket. I still wish I had gotten the ackie first but this is 100% my favorite thing ever.
Awesome video. I have one (8months old) and it is probably my favorite pet atm 😂 you definitely need to be able to put some time in to build trust but mannnn it is rewarding when it comes together!
ackies are rewarding in every single way! Not always friendly as baby's and they do bite. but as they grow up and gets to know you they become extremely friendly and craves attention positive memories is everything.
Luckily for me, I have a reptile shop in my area that breeds ackies, currently has 2 subs and 1 adult for sale. Ill prolly buy one next year when I can.
If I were to keep a reptile, it would be an Ackie Monitor or an emerald tree skink. Both are interactive and fun as well as beautiful and fascinating. Snakes are amazing animals but lack the spark of intelligence and interactivity. I hope for great success in breeding more happy, socialized, healthy Ackies and emerald tree skinks.
5:57 Awwhaww~ Okay I sure hope people know what I'm talking about here, but I friggin' love it when lizards rest their lil' leggies where the back of their hands are on the ground/etc. Of course, I obsess over my blue tongue skink's feets because they got those lil' Dreamworks chubby arms that he skinks around with. I touch 'em and he gets insulted. Here's another thing though, I'm so used to skinkin' around that I see this 5:07 and I'm just like LOOK AT HIM TIPPY-TOEIN', HE RAISE HIS LEGGY REAL FAH, DEEZ FEETS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN', ENERGY BABY DO YOUR LIL' TAP DANCE!!
Hey Clint I need some advice, I am think about getting a pet snake, but want something a little more unusual than something like a ball python, or a corn snake. What would you recommend. Also how hard is it to care for a Tokay Gecko, thanks Clint and have a great day.
Extreme Exotics hello there dear friend yes rat snakes and bullsnake makes perfect snakes for starters about bullsnakw they are very big and builded heavy for not being a constrictor tho they may look menacing cuz of the scale they have in theire eyes they are docile as fuck they come in many cool morphs they have such a vast hunger they constently eat so it might be a bit hard when you wanna handle them and take them out of viv cuz they think you feeding them but once out he is more docile than a little cat they also have a strong hissing sound trust me it sounds like ripping a tire lmaoo tho its nothing they dont bite i suggest you really get a bullsnake they are big and heavy build just like most pythons tho mostly they grow from 6 to 8 feet so not retic or burmese type of size as i said they love to eat tho are smart animals and awesome hope i helped as for rat snakes you have so much choices to choose from that is up to you if you want to ask for a certain ratsnake feel free to ask
I have a Surinam Horned Frog (I named him Jabba) and he is so much fun to have, especially when he eats...I didn’t think I’d ever see a frog eat a mouse, but he continues to amaze me! Plus he’s so easy to take care of too, not needing too much space since all he really does is sit in 1 spot. The only thing I’m unsure about is how to go about handling him...I know generally you aren’t supposed to handle amphibians, but I really want to try handling him. Is it safe for me to handle him? Will it hurt him in any way?
My mother doesn’t want an ackie :/ we already have tortoises and beardies She doesn’t like monitors because some big monitors once crawled into her tent when she was young 😂
An ackie monitor is the lizard I want most (never seen any for sale where I am though) I like all monitors, but the big ones I am a bit too wary of the damage they could do to me. On a slightly related note I often dreamt (literally, not in terms of desire) that I had a pet komodo dragon growing up, not sure why as I was never really into reptiles as a child and probably only saw them a couple of time on tv... go figure.
OH MY GOD I THINK I'VE FALLEN IN LOVE!!!! Heh, normally my beloved is the one who's into reptiles- I'm usually the bird/mammal side of the equation but... oh gosh....
I must admit I have one and it was a absolute deal at £100 (maybe $130 ish) from a breeder I know who's shop was sadly shutting. The only reason I could get one was because I knew the guy. They sell like hot cakes here and they're so hard to get hold of! Edit: mine is now fully ball trained meaning he will run to my hands when I open the viv but he knows there is only food involved he he sees the cat toy stuck to a old paintbrush 😅 he's wicked
Thank you so much for making this amazing video. Our local reptile store sells ackie monitors. I am saving up to buy one this upcoming summer of 2023. The local reptile store owner knows breeders who have little ackies every summer. I can't wait!!! Komodo dragons have always been one of my favorite animals. I work at a local petland in thier fish/reptile department. My name tag is Komodo Dragon Kayla. 🐉(since you pick out an animal that starts with the first letter of your name!) lol 😆 so an ackie is basically the closest thing I'll have to one of my favorite animals of all time... the komodo dragon! PS: after watching videos on the komodo dragon we went to the zoo next day just so I could see them in person! Lol Anyways sorry for the long comment. I just love anything to do with monitor lizards. Haha Thanks again for the awesome videos as always and stay rad!!! 👌✌️
A shop owner here in Arizona just hatched a clutch of red Ackies 2 days ago. Only selling two of them though as he's going to keep breeding. Absolutely adorable little things.
To note, an ackie will need a large enclosure...prepare to spend between $500-$1500 on the enclosure. The ackie itself will likely cost less than the enclosure. Luckily, they seem to breed well so there is rarely a time where you can't find one from a good breeder. The only "knock" on ackies are they do need a fairly large enclosure for their size. Other than that, they may simply be the best pet lizard period all things considered. I love you Clint but the cage you have linked in the description is NOT big enough for an adult. Min size for 1 adult is 4x2x2 feet(120 gallons), but bigger is always better with monitors.
Is 120 gallons (4x2x2) a comfortable size it will enjoy? There is a place I have so it can run around without restrictions so will it do well in the grand scheme of things?
@@rhysme423 "Comfortable"...debatable. If you have 3 sided ledge to extend the surface area that will help alot. These guys are ACTIVE. My 8 month old uses every square inch of his 6x3x3 with background ledges. That's not to say 6x3x3 is the minimum. Ackies will make you think any size enclosure is too small because of how active they are. If the most you can afford is a 4x2x2 which beyond that is where the price really starts to take off dramatically, a single ackie can do pretty well in one but it's not optimal. The trick will be having enough burrowing substrate(which stays damp at the bottom), and a good thermal gradient. I want to encourage more people to keep ackies as I think they are among the best pet lizards but they do need more space than their size would suggest. If you can wait another few months and save up for at least a 4x2x3 or 5x3x3, I would. Ackies aren't going anywhere. They are very popular and available all the time. One further piece of advice is if handling is part of why you want an ackie, ask the seller specifically what the temperment is. Even skittish ackies can be worked with but it is 10x easier to start with a bold and or calm ackie than have to work with them for 6 months to get them to not run at the sight of you. Also if you see an ackie being sold for really cheap, there is a reason why...be cautious.
@@mattm7798 hmmm ok! I’m deciding whether to wait and save for the very expensive ackie (with enclosure that is) and a Pygmy mulga… I have found good space for mulga’s in terrariums for sale. But as an adult I’m going to keep both of them anyway. Edit: I have decided on an ackie, they are more recommended and far more common, the tank I’m looking at is a 5x3x3 for 1600 or so dollars (I’m in Australia that makes things different) and though it will take me a long long time I hope my parents can help me get the enclosure
@@rhysme423 Ah, you're in Australia, that changes things a bit. Not sure what enclosure options are available down under. Yeah, if this is your first monitor, the gilleni can be tempting because some of them can be bold but ive never heard them described as calm. And most of the other odatria don't share the ackie temperment(which really sucks because they are a great size for pets). There is another dwarf monitor we don't have in the US because Australia has way too strict export laws: v. hamersleyensis . I don't know much about them but heard they have better temperaments than other dwarfs not including ackies. It is native to Australia so check it out. So a tip with your parents helping: Make a deal with them. Get good grades or earn something for them to help you. It shows them you're serious and if they at least tolerate reprtiles, all the more reaosn when you do get the monitor, you confirm with the seller it's calm and tame. Again, Ackies are very common(at least in the states) so don't settle. They are so interactive, it's like have a cat with scales(maybe a bit of an exaggeration but close)
Have you heard of MegaRay bulbs? They are amazing heat and uvb bulbs you can buy online and they test at much better levels for uvb than other bulbs on the market.
Hi Clint! Awesome videos, I subscribed! I have a question though…do Ackies require high humidity to survive? My Savannah Monitor died a few years ago because he was housed improperly in a glass aquarium and as a result of prolonged low humidity, he developed gout and I had to put him down. I actually build a custom 8x4x4 enclosure but after a year of being in glass aquariums, irreversible damage was done :( just wondering if the same holds true for these guys. Thanks!
Wow, one of your best vids! And so funny outtakes. I just got a crested gecko. Although i fear the losing of his tail, gargoyles aren't really available in germany :/ Could you do a Video on enclosures? Like Bioactive Vivarium vs. Fake Plants or something like this :)
Getting any monitor lizard should come with this question: would I be a good owner for a bird of prey? Because that is the equivalent to a monitor lizard. Could the average household give proper care to the pigeon-sized American Kestrel? Probably, if you took the time to do your homework and be completely set up beforehand, because that’s the bird I’d compare an ackie to. As you start getting into the bigger monitors it becomes comparable to getting a peregrine falcon/red-tail hawk/golden eagle/Andean condor…none of which are appropriate for somebody who has limited-to-no experience with a big, active predator that can really hurt you if it became so inclined to.
I just realized this video was from 5 years ago! I have loved watching you progress over the last few years, Clint! I have an ackie and a Savannah, and I’d love to discuss Savannah’s with you some day! My big boy is my baby, and, with enough work, they can be as amazing as tegus. I’m happy to send you some footage and pictures of my Sav (Jabba) and of course my ackie, Frida!
Have you looked at Emily´s and Ed´s video were they take an attentive look at Nagini (in the movie) and conclude that it is not a snake... but a Lizard.
*"I do blink, we just cut those out because it makes me seem mortal"*
F. Marazzi he's lying
leetlebob no fucking shit
yes, that line made my day XD
@Alyssa Coon Pretty sure leetlebob just whooshed you. "Hes lying" as in he really doesnt blink.
Y’all really think he blinks? Smh.
Today I adopted a little ackie monitor from a reptile care center. So happy with him.
They've got a baby yellow ackie in my repltile place currently beautiful little fella. They have also got a yellow headed monitor whos bit of a beast.
I read the title and that, this is the thing that a herpetologist felon has to wear so that the prison knows where they are😂
Thanks for making this video so much! when I watched this, it was how I figured out I need an ackie! do you know anywhere to get one easily?
Hi their, I'm a dork. He is.
I’d love to see a video on kingsnakes
Coming soon!
You linked a 75 gallon enclosure. Would that suffice for two ackies or only one?
For the person who wants a Komodo dragon but lives in a one bedroom apartment.
Where’s the problem? The Komodo dragon can sleep in my bed
Hey where are the roommates spiky where are the roommate spiky did you eat them
From Spikys belly: help us please
Spiky: ( in komodo dragon ) no
@@among-us-99999 I mean. If you go missing one day....
That’s me mate
Not really. For their size, Ackies still need huge enclosures.
My dream:
Step 1. Acquire red Ackie.
Step 2. Name him Mushu.
Just make sure he doesn't throw dishonor on your cow
Have a savannah monitor named mushu.. i once to shared this dream..
My Australian water dragon is called Mushu 😂
I have a Green ameiva named Mushu! 😁
My leopard gecko is named Mushu
One of the cons of living in Australia: no imported animals.
One of the pros of living in Australia: amazing native reptiles.
Totally agree
*deadly*
other pro: walk outside, find an eastern water dragon in your backyard
@@mvgikk1969 Blue Tongues for me lol
Question. If you were to find, say, a blue tounge in your backyard, would it be legal to try to keep it as a pet?
upvoting for the quality content: professionally presented with personality, everything i could ever want in the description. why can't all youtubers be like this
Graham Fox agreed
Well, we obviously all enjoy Mr Laidlaw lol! But I'm glad that not all RUclipsrs are like this! Diversity is the key to finding what you like and what is best for you lol! But yes, he is great at presenting useful information in a clear and concise way, and he has a great sense of humor that keeps it fun and entertaining as well lol
Is Clint the best reptile reviewer on earth? I think we could definitely make the argument for it. I mean, I have only been watching his videos for a couple weeks but he's gotta be the best, right?
Comes down to our 5 categories
Smart
Happyness
Presentation
Props (animals)
And awesomeness , because you woudnt want to watch him unless he was stinking awesome
Its gonna come down to our 5 categories, lets start with handleability:
Clint gets a 1.5 out of 5 for handleability because he is a person and you shouldnt
handle people that much, he does not get 0 though because i bet he wouldnt reject
a hug from a fan
Our next category is care:
for care we give Clint a 2 out of 5, people are very expensive to care for because
of bills, a house/rent, food, entertainment, and more. All of this can be very
expemsive for the unprepared novice human caretaker
For hardiness, our next category:
We give Clint 4 out of 5, this is because since humans are warm-blooded
temperature is not an issue for them, but they should not be kept at
extreme temperature for long.
Next is Availability:
For availability we give Clint a 0 out of 5, this horrible score is because
there is only one Clint out of 7 billion people and he is not available for sale
For upfront costs, our next category:
we give Clint a 0 out of 5 because humans are very expensive to care for
as said before.
In total we give Clint a 1.5 out of 5, in general people arent that great as pets;
Have a nice day!
@@KodiGuides stinking rad you mean
@@KodiGuides and we give Clint a score of 🖐 5 out of 5 ! 😂
For new reptile keepers, he is an amazing resource. I wouldn't rely on these vids or indepth care instructions, but as an intro to a species, he's great!
I love how you present these videos so professionally, yet you're not robotic or just listing off the facts. You get truly excited about the reptiles in these videos, and you're passionate about sharing them.
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
Short answer: best monitor for all skill levels.
Long answer: it's a monitor
wait
But, the long answer is shorter than the short answer
@@brunger7 it’s a joke
When I watch this video: *speaks at the same time as Clint* "And that's coming down to our 5 categories: Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability and Uppfront costs." 😂 I watch your videos all the time and I love them! Keep making amazing videos as these!
That is a weird looking ferret
@M Hagen I've got three mad little female ferrets wonder how they'd react to a scaley ferret lol
@milkinaction I have the slight suspicion that the ackie would try to eat them
NO IT'S A DOG
what do you mean? that's not a ferret...
that's a gerbil
StOoPiD iTs NoT a FeRrEt
Can you do a reptile room tour?
Poet Jr streaming he probably can't make a 1hr video
Poet Jr streaming prolly can’t make a video 5 years old
I don’t think they allow 2000 hour videos idk though. Lol
I cant remember how many times I've watched this video. After watching this I fell in love with this lizard. After couple of years of waiting and doing research. I eventually got one. 7 months into owning and never regret my decision. Thank you clint.
Yeah, I got my Ackie 4 years ago in part because of this video. She's the best pet I've ever had.
hows it going now?
Your dragon shrunk in the wash, mate
A monitor lizard that is small and eats insects?! PERFECT!
a tarantula does too
Omg I didn’t know mini monitor lizards existed! I NEED ONE! 😻
We all do!
Clint's Reptiles do u have one for sale?
just good Red Ackie monitor for sale, the 2 sites at the top always have them for sale
Apophis what 2 sites?
there are alot of species from australia that fall into the pygmy monitor name
"The hardest this about them will be keeping them fed because they do love to eat"
*I look at my ackie that refuses to eat almost everything I give her*
"You hear that? Stop sleeping all day and eat your crickets!"
The thing about lizard breathing is so fascinating because if you’ve ever chased anoles or geckos long enough without them finding a place to hide you’ll notice after a few sprints they juristically slow down or completely stop
"Theyre not gonna cut into your skin... (moment reaccessing the statement)... in any signifigant sort of way..."
My cat gives me significant cuts at vet time. A monitor lizard has competition with her pissed off ness
My boy is in a 120x60x60 Enclosure ... with a 30cm deep substrate ... he’s either jumping around like a kid with ADHD on LSD or he’s buried to China ... no in between hahah
Custom enclosure or?
Grace Shiflett CM, not inches xd
I have ADHD and can confirm this would happen if I took LSD
@@ronocerusw2640 Agreed
Worth noting: Yellow ackie monitors are often less popular than reds, but they’re also generally viewed as calmer and less likely to bite
I like them better personally, but the differences are negligible.
I've always been a snake person, but this is the first lizard I've seen that I'd actually consider owning
Not surprising, if I'm not mistaken monitor lizards are the closest (still living) relatives of snakes
I think I'm in love... I have been looking for a monitor that the wife would be okay with and I think this is the one. Definitely going to look into the ackie more
Did you get it
i love how similar clint is to the lizards hes reviewing
If you can afford an Ackie and the proper enclosure and care for one, get one. You will not regret it even for a second. I spent weeks doing research and bought a 3 week old baby for my first reptile and I love it to death. My only complaint is now I want about 17 more...
This could be a short video.
*Video opens*
"Yes."
*video ends*
Point disclosed
Our Ackie Monitor is arguably the best lizard having had lots of different lizards! He's very inquisitive and has never bitten probably best described as being a puppy dog and likes cuddles.... we got him for free from someone who accidentally put two males together but is the most amazing lizard and lovely to watch
I'll admit that I didn't quite understand the appeal of reptiles and amphibians til I saw just how diverse they are thanks to this channel. I'm not 100% sold on the idea because of care and stuff, but I can definitely say I appreciate them. I know I've always had a soft spot for lizards, frogs, and even gators!
Little Known Fact: Clints have transparent eyelids that they can use to see while filming, meaning they never need to blink because their eyes are always protected. Nature is amazing!
Your video led us to buy an ackie monitor today! My wife and I love your videos!
I've been trying to hunt my Ackie down for nearly 5 years, finally got my hands on him last weekend and he's wonderful :D Just fed him his first super worm and he ripped it right out of the tongs! At least he isn't scared of everything.
Hello Mr Clint 👋🏻!! After watching you’re vid and doing some homework of my own i took the plunge and got my own ackie (yellow) should be receiving her tues. Amazing job youre doing with the channel very informative especially for a reptile newb like myself keep up the good job sir!! 👍🏻
awesome how its your friends monitor/pet and he just seems to walk right back to you when ever youve put him down! cant wait to get one of these guys!
Do Ackie monitors take HDMI inputs?
nope only display port
I’ll never forget the first time I saw an Ackie Monitor it was in this video and I knew that I would love to have one someday. Well, I just bought my first one recently and he is the coolest animal I’ve ever had.
Ackies are an easy favorite for us. I have worked with reptiles over 25 years now and had many species in that time. A lot of information you gave here is applicable and some not so much. The enclosure and Powersun specifically are not what I'd suggest and I don't use coconut coir with anything. They aren't cheap. That much is true and we typically sell out what we decide to part with super quickly.. like spoken for before they even meet their first bug!(yes, we breed reds and yellows) We aren't the cheapest breeder out there but guaranteed you get what you pay for in quality. We selectively breed them so their colors and patterns are quite vibrant. Stop by and see for yourself.(our videos aren't fantastic but click through to our Facebook and you'll see what I mean) Good effort. Go ackies!
would I be able to house 1 adult in an exotic terra 36 18 18? (40 gallon breeder)
or maybe 2?
Honestly, a smaller male might work in that but larger is definitely better. If using a 40G breeder we usually suggest covering all lid area where the light isn't coming through with something to hold in heat and moisture. More is always better and they will use every inch provided. Check out our care sheet for my take on keeping. Always do more research but consider the source. Do they keep them or make them? How's the quality? etc.. can be said of any species. www.reptiletalk.net/ridgetail-monitor/
Can you do your own pet room tour? I would love to see your collection!😁
Hey, my parents say I can’t get any pet reptile because they think they’ll smell bad. I know that they’ll only smell with poor care, right?
I'd say reptiles are the least smelly pets you could potentially get. They don't eat often, meaning they don't have to poop often either.
I recently got spotted pythons and the only thing I smell is their substrate.
I been bitten by a juvenile Ackie moniter at school where I was holding him, then he ran up my shoulder and bit me on the ear luckily it didn’t hurt because the teacher waited until the class had seen it until he got it off. Honestly a 10/10 experience
8:20
I love Nagini's waddling!
Speaking of Komodo Dragon... how about "Komodo Dragon, The Best Pet Lizard?"
And speaking of lizards that run... how about "Perentie, The Best Pet Lizard?"
Ease of handling- um
Cost
I first saw this video right after it came out, and I immediately fell in love. after a lot of back and forth with my family ("you shouldn't get such a difficult lizard as your first reptile") I finally have gotten two ackies for myself, after a bearded dragon, leopard gecko, corn snake, and a random lizard I got from my neighbor's kid who bought it off morphmarket. I still wish I had gotten the ackie first but this is 100% my favorite thing ever.
We want a pare of Acki monitors, and a Tegu :D I'm so glad you did vids on both of those!
You have great taste in lizards!
:D THANKS!!!!!
Awesome video. I have one (8months old) and it is probably my favorite pet atm 😂 you definitely need to be able to put some time in to build trust but mannnn it is rewarding when it comes together!
ackies are rewarding in every single way! Not always friendly as baby's and they do bite. but as they grow up and gets to know you they become extremely friendly and craves attention positive memories is everything.
Luckily for me, I have a reptile shop in my area that breeds ackies, currently has 2 subs and 1 adult for sale. Ill prolly buy one next year when I can.
I’m gonna get one in a year or so. Gonna be my first monitor, so any tips will be deeply appreciated
If I were to keep a reptile, it would be an Ackie Monitor or an emerald tree skink. Both are interactive and fun as well as beautiful and fascinating. Snakes are amazing animals but lack the spark of intelligence and interactivity. I hope for great success in breeding more happy, socialized, healthy Ackies and emerald tree skinks.
New watcher and just wanted to say that your videos give off a very positive energy and i appreciate it
3 weeks ago I got myself a ackie monitor after seeing this video
Great video! I didn't catch a mention of Ackie lifespan in captivity. Did I just miss it? As always, thanks for the great content :)
15-20 years lifespan in captivity
5:57 Awwhaww~ Okay I sure hope people know what I'm talking about here, but I friggin' love it when lizards rest their lil' leggies where the back of their hands are on the ground/etc. Of course, I obsess over my blue tongue skink's feets because they got those lil' Dreamworks chubby arms that he skinks around with. I touch 'em and he gets insulted.
Here's another thing though, I'm so used to skinkin' around that I see this 5:07 and I'm just like LOOK AT HIM TIPPY-TOEIN', HE RAISE HIS LEGGY REAL FAH, DEEZ FEETS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN', ENERGY BABY DO YOUR LIL' TAP DANCE!!
how come your logo is chameleon yet u dont have videos about chameleon...hehe can u make one? :)
he does have vids
Chameleons are usually hard to keep, so think twice before getting your own Rango.
What size enclosure do you recommend for a Russian Tortoise?
I have a friend who has one she keeps hers in a plastic kiddie pool it seems to do well in there
Hey Clint I need some advice, I am think about getting a pet snake, but want something a little more unusual than something like a ball python, or a corn snake. What would you recommend. Also how hard is it to care for a Tokay Gecko, thanks Clint and have a great day.
Yo I recommend a western hog nose or a Kenyan sand boas
The Bausanos thanks
The Bausanos I have also heard ratsnakes and bullsnakes are good is that true
Glad to help
Extreme Exotics hello there dear friend yes rat snakes and bullsnake makes perfect snakes for starters about bullsnakw they are very big and builded heavy for not being a constrictor tho they may look menacing cuz of the scale they have in theire eyes they are docile as fuck they come in many cool morphs they have such a vast hunger they constently eat so it might be a bit hard when you wanna handle them and take them out of viv cuz they think you feeding them but once out he is more docile than a little cat they also have a strong hissing sound trust me it sounds like ripping a tire lmaoo tho its nothing they dont bite i suggest you really get a bullsnake they are big and heavy build just like most pythons tho mostly they grow from 6 to 8 feet so not retic or burmese type of size as i said they love to eat tho are smart animals and awesome hope i helped as for rat snakes you have so much choices to choose from that is up to you if you want to ask for a certain ratsnake feel free to ask
I have a Surinam Horned Frog (I named him Jabba) and he is so much fun to have, especially when he eats...I didn’t think I’d ever see a frog eat a mouse, but he continues to amaze me! Plus he’s so easy to take care of too, not needing too much space since all he really does is sit in 1 spot. The only thing I’m unsure about is how to go about handling him...I know generally you aren’t supposed to handle amphibians, but I really want to try handling him. Is it safe for me to handle him? Will it hurt him in any way?
Rexx Main clean your hands thoroughly before handling and hold him like a cheeseburger
These are perfect monitor lizards for a beginner. Love these little dudes
Can you do a Chinese water dragon next
@rjmerklin DONT
@@n1ascar0303 why not ?
My pet shop had like 40 hatchlings yellows last summer. I'm hoping the local breeder they buy from comes through again this year.
Got one thanks to you and I do not regret it at all. He/She (to Young to tell) is so active that I barely use my TV now
"i dunno why this guy is picking me up but its kinda warm so whatever i guess"
Bought mine for £225 back in 2014
My mother doesn’t want an ackie :/ we already have tortoises and beardies
She doesn’t like monitors because some big monitors once crawled into her tent when she was young 😂
I like all reptiles and ackis are cool but I think cyclura iguanas are nicer
You are the reason that i have to Leopard Geckos and ackie Monitors 🤭
Beginner lizards:5-4
Dream reptiles:4-3
Garbage:2-0
Well, savanahs aren’t garbage, their just bad pets. Also, I consider beardies beginner.
An ackie monitor is the lizard I want most (never seen any for sale where I am though) I like all monitors, but the big ones I am a bit too wary of the damage they could do to me. On a slightly related note I often dreamt (literally, not in terms of desire) that I had a pet komodo dragon growing up, not sure why as I was never really into reptiles as a child and probably only saw them a couple of time on tv... go figure.
rjmerklin where the f can I find one for $350!? Lmao all I’ve seen are like $500+
The way the ackie runs looks hilarious and I love it.
This is in my top 3 favorite monitors along with green tree monitors and Asian water monitors
I’m going to get a bearded dragon soon so maybe after a couple years of that I should get this.......
Hopefully they’re more available though.
Ackies are the best!! Broke my heart when mine died.
rip
OH MY GOD I THINK I'VE FALLEN IN LOVE!!!!
Heh, normally my beloved is the one who's into reptiles- I'm usually the bird/mammal side of the equation but... oh gosh....
Can you do a video of you feeding Nagini sometime? It sounds like it would be very fun to watch!
Which is better, ackie monitor or bearded dragon
I must admit I have one and it was a absolute deal at £100 (maybe $130 ish) from a breeder I know who's shop was sadly shutting. The only reason I could get one was because I knew the guy. They sell like hot cakes here and they're so hard to get hold of!
Edit: mine is now fully ball trained meaning he will run to my hands when I open the viv but he knows there is only food involved he he sees the cat toy stuck to a old paintbrush 😅 he's wicked
I saw two at ReptiCon Orlando, each were almost half $1000, but they were friendly, active, and healthy ones.
Thank you so much for making this amazing video. Our local reptile store sells ackie monitors. I am saving up to buy one this upcoming summer of 2023. The local reptile store owner knows breeders who have little ackies every summer. I can't wait!!!
Komodo dragons have always been one of my favorite animals. I work at a local petland in thier fish/reptile department. My name tag is Komodo Dragon Kayla. 🐉(since you pick out an animal that starts with the first letter of your name!) lol 😆 so an ackie is basically the closest thing I'll have to one of my favorite animals of all time... the komodo dragon!
PS: after watching videos on the komodo dragon we went to the zoo next day just so I could see them in person! Lol
Anyways sorry for the long comment. I just love anything to do with monitor lizards. Haha Thanks again for the awesome videos as always and stay rad!!! 👌✌️
My favorite monitor is my ankle monitor.
*slides off arm*
you're the first person I watched on RUclips about the ackie monitor, and im getting one this week! cheers!
You should do a tree monitors next! Thats my dream lizard😊
A shop owner here in Arizona just hatched a clutch of red Ackies 2 days ago. Only selling two of them though as he's going to keep breeding. Absolutely adorable little things.
I think blue tongue lizards are the best
To note, an ackie will need a large enclosure...prepare to spend between $500-$1500 on the enclosure. The ackie itself will likely cost less than the enclosure. Luckily, they seem to breed well so there is rarely a time where you can't find one from a good breeder.
The only "knock" on ackies are they do need a fairly large enclosure for their size. Other than that, they may simply be the best pet lizard period all things considered.
I love you Clint but the cage you have linked in the description is NOT big enough for an adult. Min size for 1 adult is 4x2x2 feet(120 gallons), but bigger is always better with monitors.
Is 120 gallons (4x2x2) a comfortable size it will enjoy? There is a place I have so it can run around without restrictions so will it do well in the grand scheme of things?
@@rhysme423 "Comfortable"...debatable. If you have 3 sided ledge to extend the surface area that will help alot. These guys are ACTIVE. My 8 month old uses every square inch of his 6x3x3 with background ledges.
That's not to say 6x3x3 is the minimum. Ackies will make you think any size enclosure is too small because of how active they are. If the most you can afford is a 4x2x2 which beyond that is where the price really starts to take off dramatically, a single ackie can do pretty well in one but it's not optimal. The trick will be having enough burrowing substrate(which stays damp at the bottom), and a good thermal gradient.
I want to encourage more people to keep ackies as I think they are among the best pet lizards but they do need more space than their size would suggest.
If you can wait another few months and save up for at least a 4x2x3 or 5x3x3, I would. Ackies aren't going anywhere. They are very popular and available all the time.
One further piece of advice is if handling is part of why you want an ackie, ask the seller specifically what the temperment is. Even skittish ackies can be worked with but it is 10x easier to start with a bold and or calm ackie than have to work with them for 6 months to get them to not run at the sight of you. Also if you see an ackie being sold for really cheap, there is a reason why...be cautious.
@@mattm7798 hmmm ok! I’m deciding whether to wait and save for the very expensive ackie (with enclosure that is) and a Pygmy mulga… I have found good space for mulga’s in terrariums for sale. But as an adult I’m going to keep both of them anyway.
Edit: I have decided on an ackie, they are more recommended and far more common, the tank I’m looking at is a 5x3x3 for 1600 or so dollars (I’m in Australia that makes things different) and though it will take me a long long time I hope my parents can help me get the enclosure
@@rhysme423 Ah, you're in Australia, that changes things a bit. Not sure what enclosure options are available down under. Yeah, if this is your first monitor, the gilleni can be tempting because some of them can be bold but ive never heard them described as calm. And most of the other odatria don't share the ackie temperment(which really sucks because they are a great size for pets).
There is another dwarf monitor we don't have in the US because Australia has way too strict export laws: v. hamersleyensis . I don't know much about them but heard they have better temperaments than other dwarfs not including ackies. It is native to Australia so check it out.
So a tip with your parents helping: Make a deal with them. Get good grades or earn something for them to help you. It shows them you're serious and if they at least tolerate reprtiles, all the more reaosn when you do get the monitor, you confirm with the seller it's calm and tame. Again, Ackies are very common(at least in the states) so don't settle. They are so interactive, it's like have a cat with scales(maybe a bit of an exaggeration but close)
@@mattm7798 gee whiz! Thank you so much
Have you heard of MegaRay bulbs? They are amazing heat and uvb bulbs you can buy online and they test at much better levels for uvb than other bulbs on the market.
Hi Clint! Awesome videos, I subscribed! I have a question though…do Ackies require high humidity to survive? My Savannah Monitor died a few years ago because he was housed improperly in a glass aquarium and as a result of prolonged low humidity, he developed gout and I had to put him down. I actually build a custom 8x4x4 enclosure but after a year of being in glass aquariums, irreversible damage was done :( just wondering if the same holds true for these guys. Thanks!
Wow, one of your best vids! And so funny outtakes.
I just got a crested gecko. Although i fear the losing of his tail, gargoyles aren't really available in germany :/
Could you do a Video on enclosures? Like Bioactive Vivarium vs. Fake Plants or something like this :)
Any recommendations of a place to buy one from? I can’t find any place that looks trustworthy. I live in NC
Getting any monitor lizard should come with this question: would I be a good owner for a bird of prey? Because that is the equivalent to a monitor lizard. Could the average household give proper care to the pigeon-sized American Kestrel? Probably, if you took the time to do your homework and be completely set up beforehand, because that’s the bird I’d compare an ackie to. As you start getting into the bigger monitors it becomes comparable to getting a peregrine falcon/red-tail hawk/golden eagle/Andean condor…none of which are appropriate for somebody who has limited-to-no experience with a big, active predator that can really hurt you if it became so inclined to.
I have a rescue ackie. Her name is Frida, and I love her so much!
I just realized this video was from 5 years ago! I have loved watching you progress over the last few years, Clint! I have an ackie and a Savannah, and I’d love to discuss Savannah’s with you some day! My big boy is my baby, and, with enough work, they can be as amazing as tegus. I’m happy to send you some footage and pictures of my Sav (Jabba) and of course my ackie, Frida!
Hey I have a question: what is a good size for an adult ackie enclosure? I have heard 120 gallons is a good size but I’m not too sure
4x2x2 (ft) is the absolute minimum. However, I recommend a 6x3x4 (ft) since you need a deep substrate layer.
@@splooshx.c3222 aight. Cheers for that!
Have you looked at Emily´s and Ed´s video were they take an attentive look at Nagini (in the movie) and conclude that it is not a snake... but a Lizard.
My red Ackie will be named Deadpool, Dp for short. One day my little moniter you'll be mine!!!